REV. ROBERT H. BREEN

Father Breen was a wonderful pastor who we will remember as a friend and religious leader.

Fr Breen was my English teacher and encouraged my reading authors who spent time at sea including Joseph Conrad, Jack Kerouac and others. He led me to work in the US Merchant Marine as a seaman; service as a US Navy Vietnam volunteer, and then a career as a peace worker and professor in Ireland. I am still a professor at East Carolina University and live part of the year in Ireland at my Kerry Wild Atlantic Way cottage. Thank you Father Breen!

Prof. Jim McKernan, CDHS Class of...

Whenever I am asked who was the teacher who had the most influence on you Father Breen was the man. I had him in Homeroom Freshman year and I learned more about Everything there than most classes. He introduced us to Politics, English, Music, Sports, History etc, and this was Homeroom. He was my Senior English teacher and took five of us to meet William Buckley. Not that I agreed with what Buckley said, but he sure did have a way with words.
I had an opprtunity a few years ago to write...

Fr. Breen was an great Priest and Person. Always upbeat and personable. I have know him since I was a student in the 7th Grade at Holy Child before he was ordained.I had the High privilge and distinct Honor to be part of the choir three at is First Mass, May,1957. As a former Merchant Mariner, after college. We would talk about the Merchant Service and had great fondness for the Naval Services. USMM,USN,USCG.
"Requiescat in Pace"

Bagel. Tell John Truax hello, and tee it up with the Lord!

Father Breen guided me through the conversion process in 1977 and then celebrated my wedding Mass in 1979. Two of the most important days of my life and Bagel was at my side. Rest In Peace my good friend. Rest In Peace.

Fr Breen was a terrific U.S. Government teacher very caring, had a passion for history, government topics, witty("It's Christmas card time" when he handed out failure warnings). Told us to have a healthy distrust of the press. Condolences to his family. Vaya con Dios Padre, Luis Ocasio Philadelphia, PA

There are few words that even come close to adequately describing the impact Father 'Bagel' Breen has had on our world. He will be missed, but more importantly, he will be remembered for his kindness to everyone.